Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include: - Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver’s licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing. - SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions. - Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues. - Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues. - Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Assists people with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal assistance from area lawyers and attorneys in specialized fields while also providing compassion, empathy, and a listening ear to all who come seeking help. Through the CCLS program, the program director matches a client's legal case with an area lawyer who has agreed to represent him/her in the court of law. CCLS provides assistance in these areas: - Adoption. - Bankruptcy. - Child custody and support. - Debt elimination. - Employment. - Environmental issues. - Family Law. - Guardianship. - Immigration. - Landlord-tenant disputes. - Real estate transactions. - Social security benefits. - Traffic accidents. - Wills and probate.

Free legal clinics for assistance on public benefits, including VA benefits, discharge upgrades and character of discharge reviews, and VA debt. For other civil legal aid issues, they offer advice and referrals during the appointment and screen for extended representation by Legal Aid Chicago staff.The clinics are hosted at:Jesse Brown VA Medical Center: 820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612VA's Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC): 1141 South California Avenue Chicago, IL 60612

Indo-American Center's Cyriac D. Kappil Legal Clinic is offered as a partnership between the Indo-American Center and the Indian American Bar Association (IABA). Operating the second Saturday of each month, the clinic is intended to connect legal professionals to clients in need of legal assistance but without the financial capacity to afford such services. The staff consists of volunteer members of IABA who are professional attorneys from a variety of legal backgrounds.

Provides free legal services and self-advocacy assistance to people with disabilities in the areas of discrimination, assistive technology, self-determination, special education, guardianship defense, abuse and neglect, and community integration, and voting rights. Self-advocacy training to people with disabilities and family members is also provided on topics including: - The Americans with Disabilities Act. - Employment. - Transportation. - Voting. - Ticket to Work. - Special education. - Guardianship.

For those who do not have an attorney and have a court case that does not involve a jail able offense or traffic matter (no petty offense, misdemeanor, juvenile or felony charges), individuals can call to set up a 15 minute phone call with an attorney.

Legal assistance for low-income individuals and the elderly in civil matters involving basic needs. The type of services they provide range from telephone advice or brief service, to representation in court or at administrative hearings. Areas of legal assistance include: - Family Law (domestic violence, orders of protection, elder abuse, family violence, guardianship, bankruptcy). - Housing Law (landlord/tenant dispute, including evictions, foreclosures, fair housing issues). - Educational Law (children with disabilities, school suspensions, children's educational rights). - Consumer Law (identity theft, debt collection rights, consumer fraud). - Elder Law & Disability Rights (adult protective issues, guardianship issues). - Health and Economic Security (help obtaining/keeping public benefits, clearing/sealing criminal records).

Legal assistance for low-income individuals and the elderly in civil matters involving basic needs. The type of services they provide range from telephone advice or brief service, to representation in court or at administrative hearings. Areas of legal assistance include: - Family Law (domestic violence, orders of protection, elder abuse, family violence, guardianship, bankruptcy). - Housing Law (landlord/tenant dispute, including evictions, foreclosures, fair housing issues). - Educational Law (children with disabilities, school suspensions, children's educational rights). - Consumer Law (identity theft, debt collection rights, consumer fraud). - Elder Law & Disability Rights (adult protective issues, guardianship issues). - Health and Economic Security (help obtaining/keeping public benefits, clearing/sealing criminal records).

Provides legal help to veterans in civil matters such as family law, consumer disputes, and evictions. The clinic also assists veterans with service-related matters such as discharge upgrades. The VLC collaborates with local veteran service organizations to holistically address the needs of their clients.

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals. Services include: - Legal rights training. - Self-Advocacy Skills training. - Information & Referral. - Peer Support. - Independent Living Skills training. - Transition Planning guidance. - Educational workshops. - Assistance with letter writing. - Attendance at IEP, 504 or other related meetings. RAMP also currently offers three curriculums to local private and public school districts: - iBelong: Disability Awareness curriculum intended for grades Pre-K - 6, focusing on acceptance, believing in oneself, and how actions and attitudes affect others. - Ignite: Prepares 7th and 8th grade students who have IEPs to be active participants in their transition plan. - Teens 'N Transition (T'NT): Engages high school students with high incidence disabilities in many topics including education, employment, and living independently after the completion of high school.

The Senior Center offers many programs which include: - Senior Citizens Nutrition Program: Congregate and home delivered meals. - Senior Benefits Assistance (BAA Program). - Health Insurance and Medicare Assistance (SHIP Program). - Pharmaceutical assistance. - Legal Aid for seniors. - Transportation for age 60+, anywhere inside city limits. Wheelchair lift vans available. - Recreation: Pool, TV, exercise equipment, quilting, painting, bingo, etc. - Fitness programs: Exercise classes, bowling. - Health screenings: Blood pressure, flu shots. - Telephone reassurance/wellness checks. - Home visits.

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include: - Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver’s licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing. - SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions. - Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues. - Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues. - Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Assists people with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal assistance from area lawyers and attorneys in specialized fields while also providing compassion, empathy, and a listening ear to all who come seeking help. Through the CCLS program, the program director matches a client's legal case with an area lawyer who has agreed to represent him/her in the court of law. CCLS provides assistance in these areas: - Adoption. - Bankruptcy. - Child custody and support. - Debt elimination. - Employment. - Environmental issues. - Family Law. - Guardianship. - Immigration. - Landlord-tenant disputes. - Real estate transactions. - Social security benefits. - Traffic accidents. - Wills and probate.

Offer free 20-minutes meetings to assist individuals with legal coaching, document review, referrals to additional community services, and legal questions.

The Senior Center offers many programs which include: - Senior Citizens Nutrition Program: Congregate and home delivered meals. - Senior Benefits Assistance (BAA Program). - Health Insurance and Medicare Assistance (SHIP Program). - Pharmaceutical assistance. - Legal Aid for seniors. - Transportation for age 60+, anywhere inside city limits. Wheelchair lift vans available. - Recreation: Pool, TV, exercise equipment, quilting, painting, bingo, etc. - Fitness programs: Exercise classes, bowling. - Health screenings: Blood pressure, flu shots. - Telephone reassurance/wellness checks. - Home visits.

Offers a full range of legal services, including an immigration helpline for legal consultation.

Law students provide legal services for individuals charged with a criminal misdemeanor offense.

Provides legal representation to parents, children, and families facing separation due to allegations of abuse or neglect. Students represent low-income parents and/or children as court-appointed counsel in juvenile abuse and neglect cases in Champaign County.

Helps those with limited income who are facing civil legal issues. Legal advice, legal coaching, and legal document assistance are available. Administer Justice assists with the following cases: -Family Law (divorce, paternity, child support, custody, guardianship). -Housing (foreclosure & landlord/tenant disputes). -Consumer law (fraud, contract disputes, identity theft, debt collection). -Employment law (unlawful termination, discrimination, wage disputes). -Probate issues (asset distribution after death). -Expungement/Sealing of prior criminal records. -Human Trafficking and Immigrant victims of abuse of violent crime. Cases that Administer Justice cannot directly assist with, but can provide qualified referrals on include: -Orders of Protection. -Criminal law. -Bankruptcy. -Workman's Compensation. -Unemployment Benefits. -Public Benefits. -Estate Planning. -Personal Injury. -Social Security/Disability claims. -Product liability. -Medical Malpractice. Conflict coaching, seminars, workshops, and self-representation resources are also available.

Houses Kane County's core of legal research materials, including print products and online databases. Provides the following law library services to residents of Kane County: - Legal materials available for borrowing. - Charging stations (for phones, tablets and computers). - Computers with internet and scanners for eFiling, and cameras and audio for Zoom court access. - Databases. - Video magnifier low vision aids. - Meeting rooms (available for client meetings, depositions, quiet study, mediation, etc.). - Printing and delivery (wireless printing if available from mobile devices). - Ordering documents. - InterLibrary loan. - Purchase materials (library may be able to order some legal titles at a discount for patrons to own). - Lawyer in the Library. Lawyer in the Library: Divorce and Family Law Help: Family law lawyers volunteer to answer brief divorce and family law questions for self-represented litigants with Kane County cases. Priority will be given to those who have been sent by a judge and need to immediately return to court. Drivers' Privilege Clinic: Volunteer attorneys from the Kane County Bar Association offer free legal advice to assist in getting driving privileges re-instated.

RAMP works with students and their families to learn the laws that protect the rights of a student with a disability, how to navigate the maze of community services, and to learn the skills required to achieve their goals. Services include: - Legal rights training. - Self-Advocacy Skills training. - Information & Referral. - Peer Support. - Independent Living Skills training. - Transition Planning guidance. - Educational workshops. - Assistance with letter writing. - Attendance at IEP, 504 or other related meetings. RAMP also currently offers three curriculums to local private and public school districts: - iBelong: Disability Awareness curriculum intended for grades Pre-K - 6, focusing on acceptance, believing in oneself, and how actions and attitudes affect others. - Ignite: Prepares 7th and 8th grade students who have IEPs to be active participants in their transition plan. - Teens 'N Transition (T'NT): Engages high school students with high incidence disabilities in many topics including education, employment, and living independently after the completion of high school.

Helps increase access to education and employment, among other supports. Services include: - Seeking expungements and sealing criminal records, restoring driver’s licenses, and removing other barriers to employment, education and housing. - SNAP and TANF denials, calculations, overpayments and sanctions. - Special education, school discipline, and school enrollment issues. - Community Care Program and Home Services Program issues. - Tax disputes with IRS, including innocent spouse relief, identity theft, and collections.

Provides legal assistance for domestic violence, family and elder law, housing, labor and workplace issues, consumer issues, and human trafficking. Specific services may vary by location, contact for more information.

Provides legal services in order to help with the following: - Elder abuse, including financial exploitation - Guardianship of adults to ensure health care. - Nursing home and home care issues. - Powers of attorney and other advnace directives. - SSI and social security denials, cessations, terminations, overpayments, and garnnishments.

Assists people with little to no income in obtaining pro bono legal assistance from area lawyers and attorneys in specialized fields while also providing compassion, empathy, and a listening ear to all who come seeking help. Through the CCLS program, the program director matches a client's legal case with an area lawyer who has agreed to represent him/her in the court of law. CCLS provides assistance in these areas: - Adoption. - Bankruptcy. - Child custody and support. - Debt elimination. - Employment. - Environmental issues. - Family Law. - Guardianship. - Immigration. - Landlord-tenant disputes. - Real estate transactions. - Social security benefits. - Traffic accidents. - Wills and probate.